Itinerary

Day 1 Paris, France

Upon arrival in Paris, your private transfer will take you to your Paris accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the time at leisure.

Day 2 Paris, France

Explore Paris at your own leisure. or ask our advisors to add an optional day tour!

Day 3 Paris, France - Barcelona, Spain

Today, make your way to the train station, embark on a scenic rail journey from Paris to Barcelona. Make your own way to your Barcelona accommodation.

Day 4 Barcelona, Spain

After breakfast, discover the city at your own leisure or ask our advisors to add an optional day tour!

Day 5 Barcelona, Spain

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast, and time at leisure in the morning, your private transfer will take you to the port for embarkation around mid-day. 

Day 6 At sea

Relax onboard as you sail through the Mediterranean Sea. 

Day 7 Palermo, Italy

Immerse yourself in the glorious history of this ancient city and its magnificent monuments, like the imposing Norman cathedral and the majestic 9th century Arab palace and its breathtaking Palatine Chapel. Admire the marvelous opera house and the artifacts in the archaeological museum.

Day 8 Syracuse (Sicily), Italy

The greatest Greek city and most beautiful of them all, is how Cicero described Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world. Travel back in time on the island of Ortygia, where Syracuse was founded by the Greeks in 734 BC. Nearly 3,000 years later, this UNESCO site is one of Sicily's greatest archaeological treasures. In between spectacular ancient relics, treat your palate to cheese, olives and cured meats from street vendors or delicious gelato from a gelateria. Looming in the distance is Sicily's most famous attraction, Mount Etna, which nourishes the rich soils that produce some of the best wines, fruits and nuts in the world.

Day 9 Argostoli (Cephalonia), Greece

This capital of the island of Cephalonia resides in a sheltered bay along Koutavos Lagoon, where you might catch a glimpse of a loggerhead turtle. The stone obelisk of the Drapano Bridge and the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore are two of the island's distinctive landmarks. Discover relics from the Mycenaean, Hellenistic and Roman periods in the city's archaeological museum.

Day 10 Gythion, Greece

The pastel-colored houses inch their way up the foothills of Mount Koumaros in this quaint town that offers a unique and authentic experience of small town life in Greece. Nearby, the medieval city of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded in 1248 and abandoned in 1832, leaving impressive medieval ruins amid a breathtaking landscape. Discovered in 1958, the magnificent caves at Diros were used by prehistoric man between 4000 and 3000 BC.

Day 11 Paros, Greece

Paros is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea best known for its beaches and traditional villages. Parikia, the bayside capital, is a boating and transportation hub for the Cyclades region. It's also home to the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, a landmark Byzantine church from the 4th century A.D. The north coast's Kolimbithres is a beach where naturally sculpted rocks form swimming coves.

Day 12 Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Day 13 Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Day 14 Bozcaada Island, Turkey

Tenedos, or Bozcaada in Turkish, is an island of Turkey in the northeastern part of the Aegean Sea. Administratively, the island constitutes the Bozcaada district of Canakkale province. With an area of 39.9 km, it is the third largest Turkish island after Imbros and Marmara.

Day 15 Istanbul, Turkey

After debarkation, your private transfer will take you to your Istanbul accommodation. 

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 16 Istanbul, Turkey

Enjoy your breakfast and explore the city at your own leisure or ask our advisors to add an optional day tour!

Day 17 Istanbul, Turkey

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before your private car transfer will takes you to the airport for your departure flight based on your flight schedule. End of your unforgettable holiday. 

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